SERVSAFE ALCOHOL / NEWEST 2025/2026 /
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
small intestine - ANSWER-organ from which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream
liver - ANSWER-organ responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body, it does this at a rate of
one drink per hour
can a guest be held liable for passing drinks to an intoxicated person - ANSWER-most laws state
that any person may be held liable for serving an intoxicated person
Can you drink alcohol on the job? - ANSWER-It depends
can guests bring alcohol onto the premises - ANSWER-it is illegal for guests to bring their own
alcohol onto the premises unless this is permitted by law and your company policy
what are the illegal activities on premises - ANSWER-gambling and prostitution
drinking games and contests
illegal drugs
fermentation - ANSWER-yeast breaks down these plants and grains. This is what produces
ethanol. beer and wine is created through this process
distillation - ANSWER-removes water from the alcohol. This makes the drink stronger.
Proof means - ANSWER-the strength of liquor by dividing the prof by two you can determine
how much alcohol a liquor contains
, what are the typical strengths of liquors and what are they - ANSWER-distilled spirits abv 20%
wine abv 12-14%
beer abv 4-6 %
impaired judgement when drinking affects what areas - ANSWER-major motor skills
coordination
memory
judgment
what is the liver speed in removing alcohol - ANSWER-the liver processes alcohol at a constant
rate of about one drink per hours
what are some food choice for slowing absorption of alcohol - ANSWER-cheese sticks
pizza
cheeseburger
chicken wings
what are some foods you should not eat when consuming alcohol - ANSWER-bread and pasta
salty foods like peanuts, pretzels or chips
when should you assess a guest's level of intoxication - ANSWER-from the time they enter the
establishment and keep doing it until they leave
What are two ways to assess a guest level of intoxication - ANSWER-count the number of drinks
you serve
observe the guest's behavior
or use the combination of the two
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
small intestine - ANSWER-organ from which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream
liver - ANSWER-organ responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body, it does this at a rate of
one drink per hour
can a guest be held liable for passing drinks to an intoxicated person - ANSWER-most laws state
that any person may be held liable for serving an intoxicated person
Can you drink alcohol on the job? - ANSWER-It depends
can guests bring alcohol onto the premises - ANSWER-it is illegal for guests to bring their own
alcohol onto the premises unless this is permitted by law and your company policy
what are the illegal activities on premises - ANSWER-gambling and prostitution
drinking games and contests
illegal drugs
fermentation - ANSWER-yeast breaks down these plants and grains. This is what produces
ethanol. beer and wine is created through this process
distillation - ANSWER-removes water from the alcohol. This makes the drink stronger.
Proof means - ANSWER-the strength of liquor by dividing the prof by two you can determine
how much alcohol a liquor contains
, what are the typical strengths of liquors and what are they - ANSWER-distilled spirits abv 20%
wine abv 12-14%
beer abv 4-6 %
impaired judgement when drinking affects what areas - ANSWER-major motor skills
coordination
memory
judgment
what is the liver speed in removing alcohol - ANSWER-the liver processes alcohol at a constant
rate of about one drink per hours
what are some food choice for slowing absorption of alcohol - ANSWER-cheese sticks
pizza
cheeseburger
chicken wings
what are some foods you should not eat when consuming alcohol - ANSWER-bread and pasta
salty foods like peanuts, pretzels or chips
when should you assess a guest's level of intoxication - ANSWER-from the time they enter the
establishment and keep doing it until they leave
What are two ways to assess a guest level of intoxication - ANSWER-count the number of drinks
you serve
observe the guest's behavior
or use the combination of the two
